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Teri

Pronunciation: TEHR-ee (key)

Origin of the name Teri:

A short form of Teresa, a name of uncertain etymology generally believed to be derived from the Greek therizein (to reap, to gather in) and thus takes the definition of “harvester.”

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Tez, Tezza

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Teri Hatcher, actress, Teri Harrison, model, Teri Austin, actress, Teri Copley, actress, Teri Polo, actress, Teri McMinn, actress.

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